021808mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 18, 2008
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, February 18, 2008, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street,
Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present: Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman
Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman
Dan B. Andrews
Tim McNeill
Gary House
Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager
Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager
Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney
Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Chairman Byrd called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner House led the pledge of allegiance and prayer.
Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the agenda as published with deletion of item 7. request to address the board, and addition to the consent agenda of a salary adjustment for the
building code administrator. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Upon motion by Commissioner McNeill and seconded by Vice Chairman Hill, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda:
1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, February 4, 2008
Work Session, February 15, 2008
2. Budget Amendments:
251 Various (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4150-410.11-00 Admin.-Salaries & Wages 14,600. increase
110-4150-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 1,117. increase
110-4155-410.11-00 Legal Serv.-Sal. & Wages 11,539. increase
110-4155-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 883. increase
110-4155-410.11-00 Human Resources-Sal. & Wages 16,949. increase
110-4250-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 1,297. increase
110-4300-410.11-00 Elections-Salaries & Wages 4,087. increase
110-4300-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 313. increase
110-4400-410.11-00 Finance-Salaries & Wages 32,510. increase
110-4400-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 2,487. increase
110-4500-410.11-00 Tax Salaries & Wages 28,583. increase
110-4500-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 2,187. increase
110-4600-410.11-00 Gen. Serv.-Sal. & Wates 1,900. increase
110-4600-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 145. increase
110-4650-410.11-00 Transportation-Sal. & Wages 3,983. increase
110-4650-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 305. increase
110-4700-410.11-00 Pub. Bldgs.-Sal. & Wages 25,740. increase
110-4700-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 1,969. increase
110-4900-410.11-00 IT-Sal. & Wages 37,224. increase
110-4900-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 2,848. increase
110-4910-410.11-00 GIS-Salaries & Wages 16,034. increase
110-4910-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 1,227. increase
110-5100-420.11-00 Sheriff-Sal. & Wages 8,078. increase
110-5100-420.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 618. increase
110-5300-420.11-00 Emer. Management-Sal. & Wages 3,036. increase
110-5401-420.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 232. increase
110-5401-420.11-00 EMS Transport-Sal. & Wages 1,022. increase
110-5401-420.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 78. increase
110-6700-429.11-00 Soil & Water-Sal. & Wages 1,591. increase
110-6700-429.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 122. increase
110-7100-465.11-00 Econ. Dev.-Sal. & Wages 6,503. increase
110-7100-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 497. increase
110-7200-465.11-00 Planning-Sal. & Wages 30,118. increase
110-7200-465.22-00 FICA-Tax Expense 2,304. increase
110-7510-441.11-00 RSVP-Sal. & Wages 1,042. increase
110-7550-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 80. increase
110-7550-441.11-00 CAP-Sal. & Wages 1,823. increase
110-7550-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 139. increase
110-7550-441.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 642. decrease
110-7800-441.11-00 Veterans Services-Sal. & Wages 1,135. increase
110-7800-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 87. increase
110-7930-441.11-00 Restitution-Sal. & Wages 650. increase
110-7930-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 50. increase
110-8100-450.11-00 Library-Sal. & Wages 3,950. increase
110-8100-450.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 302. increase
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 270,742. decrease
252 Human Services Appropriations (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7999-441.31-85 Community Center 423. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 423. increase
253 Cooperative Extension-Child Care Resource & Referral (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7306-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies 600. increase
110-7306-465.58-14 Travel 400. increase
110-7306-465.60-47 Food & Provisions 500. increase
110-7306-465.60-53 Dues & Subscriptions 300. increase
110-7306-465.41-11 Telecommunications & Postage 544. increase
110-0000-353.17-00 United Way 2,344. increase
254 Facilities Fees (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4402-410.60-33 Materials & Supplies 5,565. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 5,565. increase
255 Special Districts (Fund 242-Special Districts)
Code 242-8015-420.82-20 Flatwoods-Delinquent Tax 2,000. increase
242-0000-311.20-00 Prior Year Taxes 2,000. increase
256 Group Insurance (Fund 271-Group Insurance)
Code 271-8471-410.21-00 Group Insurance 4,392.865. decrease
271-0000-389.30-00 Interfund Transfer 4,392-865. decrease
3. Tax Refunds (Attachment 1)
4. Resolutions to add roads to state system (Attachment 2)
Ava’s Ridge Subdivision: Mystic Lane and Patricia Way
Starwood at Overhills Subdivision: Sawyer Road
5. March 3rd Board of Commissioners meeting canceled.
6. Resolution recognizing Eagle Scout Alvis Bryant Wood (Attachment 3)
7. Contract with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland to audit the County’s accounts for the year ending June 30, 2008. The fee for these services will be $95,000. This is approximately a 10%
increase over last year’s fees. Regulations have changed and more time will be required regarding internal control testing.
8. Resolution Celebrating 100 Years of County Unity in Recognition of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ Centennial (Attachment 4)
9. Block Grant Agreement-Vision 100 with the NC Department of Transportation for the Harnett Regional Jetport to be used to update the airport layout plan, expand the apron area, rehabilitate
the taxiway and relocate the beacon according to the master plan. A ten percent local match is the in-kind contribution work performed by the military.
The amount of the grant is $150,000.
10. Lease Agreement with Raul Aguirre Berduzco for a lot in Upper Little River Township to be used as the Mamers Container Site. The lease of the property is for one year with rent
amount of $1,900.
11. Authorization for the Sheriff’s Department to accept the gift of a 3 year old female bloodhound, K-9 Justice
12. Authorization for Cooperative Extension to submit a grant application to the NC 4-H Youth Development Fund, 4-H Innovative Project Grant. If awarded the grant amount will not exceed
$1,000 and will be used to start a Harnett County 4-H Target Shooting Sports Program.
13. Authorization for creation of a new part-time/temporary position for the Teens As Parents Grant Program. Salary for this position is 100% funded by the Governor’s Crime Commission
and is currently in contracted services line item. With the new position Cooperative Extension will employ a part-time social worker to facilitate the program.
14. Resolution Regarding Military Impact Funds (Attachment 5)
15. Authorization for Library to submit an application for a Strengthening Collection Grant from the State Library FY 2008-2009. The request is for $10,000 to be used for the purchase
of juvenile titles, both fiction and nonfiction, for preschool and school-aged children in the Coats Branch of the Harnett County Library system. There is a match of 4 to one and the
current book budget will meet those requirements.
16. Resolution authorizing Coats-Grove Fire & Rescue, Inc. to refinance building and property (Attachment 6)
17. Resolution to approve Coats-Grove Fire & Rescue, Inc. financing up to $400,000.00 for the purchase of a rescue/pumper truck (Attachment 7)
18. Authorization for Sheriff’s Department to use sole source method to purchase a Police Priority Dispatch System for the 911 Center. This equipment will establish a uniform system
of dispatching law enforcement and Emergency Medical Services calls.
19. Resolution allowing South Central Water and Sewer District to reimburse itself for capital expenditures incurred in connection with the construction of wastewater collection system
improvements (Attachment 8)
20. Authorization for Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer and Judy Strickland, Purchasing Agent to finalize financing with RBC Centura Bank for amount of $213,908.00 for the lease-purchase
of two ambulances for the Harnett County Emergency Medical Services Department. The purchase was approved in the FY 2007-2008.
21. Resolution of support for Campbell University’s plans to install a roundabout at the intersection of SR2084, SR1532 and SR2054 (Attachment 9)
22. Authorized a 5% special salary adjustment for the Building Code Administrator.
During the informal comment period Jim Burgin and Ricky Temple provided general comments on various issues.
Commissioner Andrews moved to re-appoint Tonya Gray to the Harnett County Council for Women. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Ms. Gray is appointed
for a 3-year term to expire February 28, 2011.
Sue Zislis, Chairman, Harnett County Recycling Task Force, presented the findings and recommendations from in-depth study regarding recycling in Harnett County. Jerry Blanchard, Solid
Waste Director, thanked the Task Force for the thorough job of the study. He noted that improved signage and general site improvements had already begun. A new recycling site will
be opened at Campbell University April 1st. Comments were also made by Dr. Mike Larsen, biology professor at CU and Jim Hickman, local government assistance team leader, DPPEA.
Mark Locklear, Manager, Planning Services, presented a zoning change request for Pat Cameron, applicant and JEDA, LLC, landowner - 8.99 acres, from RA-20R to Commercial, located at 17
Buffalo Lake Road, Barbecue Township. The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and opened the meeting
for comments from the public. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the zoning change as presented. Commissioner
Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mark Locklear, Manager, Planning Services, presented proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendments which had been discussed at a recent Commissioners work session. Mr. Locklear noted that
some of the revisions involve sign requirements including university and college sign requirements. The Planning Department is currently working towards a Unified Development Ordinance
and other revisions are necessary to correct typographical errors, update internal references, reorganize information, clarify regulations and convert lists to tables. The Planning
Board voted unanimously to recommend adoption of the text amendments. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and opened the meeting for comments from the public. No comments
were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt two resolutions that approve all the text amendments as presented. Commissioner House
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 10)
Hiram Marziano, Marziano & McGougan Engineers, presented a Discussion of Bids associated with two separate construction contracts for the South Central Wastewater Phase IA Project.
Formal bids were received on December 19, 2007. A total of 9 bids were received for contract number 1 and low bidder was Triangle Grading & Paving of Burlington, NC. The proposal
was for the amount of $6,185,885. The low bid on contract number 2 out of the 3 received was submitted by TA Loving Company of Goldsboro, NC. Public Utilities Department recommends
award to this contractor in the amount of $795,000. Commissioner Andrews moved to adopt a resolution to award the contracts as recommended contingent upon the approval of an additional
three million dollars of loan funds provided by the USDA Rural Development; and authorize HCDPU to provide interim financing until such time as additional funds can be processed and
received from USDA. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 11)
Steve Ward, Assistant Director, Public Utilities, presented for the Board’s consideration a Revised Water Shortage and Conservation Ordinance. Mr. Ward noted that in light of the recent
drought conditions throughout the County watershed, there is a need to update the existing ordinance to minimize the need to make last minute decisions regarding the enactment of water
conservation measures throughout the County. Commissioner House moved to adopt the Revised Water Shortage and Conservation Ordinance. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously. The ordinance is copied into Ordinance Book 2.
Gary Pope, Director, Emergency Management, presented a request from Spout Springs Fire Department for authorization to purchase two new fire trucks. Mr. Pope introduced Robert Doberstein,
Chairman, Spout Springs Board of Directors, who explained that they would piggy back the purchase off Wake County specifications which would lower the price to $300,000 for each truck.
Commissioner McNeill moved to authorize the purchase of the two trucks. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Departmental reports were filed with the Board from the Planning Department and Finance Department. (Attachment 12)
Commissioner Andrews moved to adopt a resolution requesting the NCDOT to consider lowering the speed limit on a portion of Hwy. 401 through Kipling. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Emory presented two requests regarding tax penalty fees. Commissioner McNeill asked to recuse himself from voting on the matter due to being a relative of one of the taxpayers.
Commissioner Andrews moved to excuse Commissioner McNeill from voting on this matter. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Andrews moved
to approve a release of $84.56 for Advance Sign Company; and refund $67.86 to Thomas Brown. Commissioner House seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Hill moved to waive permit fees for Western Harnett PTO Thrift Shop. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Vice Chairman Hill moved to adjourn. Commissioner House seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners regular
meeting February 18, 2008, adjourned at 8:35 p.m.